Matters — March 2025

Off-Street Parking and Loading Code Amendment (DCA190-002)

The city is amending Dallas City Code Chapters 51 and 51A to modify off-street parking and loading requirements for new development and redevelopment projects. These changes affect how much parking and vehicle loading space property owners must provide on their sites.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

Alcohol Sales Permit at Ramona Corner (Z234-346)

This matter involves an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet on a Community Retail District-zoned property. The amendment would authorize alcohol sales in a retail establishment in an area with a Liquor Control Overlay, subject to local zoning requirements.

Mar 26: Remanded

Planned Development District at Jim Miller Road (Z234-316)

The application proposes establishing a planned development district for multifamily housing and removing the liquor control overlay from property at the southeast corner of South Jim Miller Road and Great Trinity Forest Way. The change would allow residential development on land currently zoned for community retail use.

Mar 20: Carried: 12 to 0

Sand and Gravel Mining Permit at Kleberg Road (Z212-131)

The proposal would allow sand and gravel mining operations on agricultural property near Kleberg Road, between US 175 Frontage Road and Jordan Valley Road. Mining operations can significantly impact surrounding property values, noise levels, dust, and environmental quality for residents in the area.

Alcoholic Beverage Sale Permit Renewal (Z234-165)

This matter concerns the renewal and amendment of a Specific Use Permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages at a general merchandise or food store (3,500 square feet or less) in a Community Retail District. The permit affects a commercial property in a zoned corridor and requires approvals from both the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

TMM Development R-5(A) Zoning at Haymarket Road (Z845-372)

TMM Development, LLC seeks to rezone property near Haymarket Road from an Agricultural District to a Single Family Residential District. This change would enable residential development on land currently restricted to agricultural use by deed restrictions.

Mar 20: Carried: 12 to 0

Oak Lawn Planned Development Subdistrict (Z234-243)

A proposed Planned Development Subdistrict in the Oak Lawn area would allow Heavy Commercial uses within an existing Planned Development District No. 193. This designation affects a corridor bounded by Cedar Springs Road, Maple Avenue, North Pearl Street, and surrounding areas, controlling what types of commercial development are permitted in this established neighborhood district. The matter was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Mar 26: Approved

Hampton Road District Zoning (25-1441A)

The City Plan Commission is determining proper zoning for an area along Hampton Road between Wentworth Street and Brandon, establishing land use permissions and development standards for the district. This zoning decision will define what types of buildings and activities are permitted in this area, affecting future development and how the neighborhood can grow.

Mar 20: Carried: 9 to 0

Tavern at Inwood Road (Z234-333)

This is a Specific Use Permit application to open a bar, lounge, or tavern on the west side of Inwood Road, north of Lovers Lane, in a Community Retail District zoned area. The permit determines whether an alcoholic beverage establishment can operate at this location along the Inwood Road corridor.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

Planned Development District Amendment at IH-635 and Valley View Lane (Z234-271)

Applicants Suzan Kedron and Victoria Morris sought an amendment to Planned Development District No. 143 at the intersection of IH-635 and Valley View Lane, with changes to the site's development, landscape, and traffic management plans. This high-traffic intersection location is a key node in the city's transportation network, and changes to its development plan affect traffic flow and the area's long-term character.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

DLF Denton Planned Development Amendment at Manor Way (Z234-326)

DLF Denton, LLC proposes an amendment to Planned Development District No. 917, located on the northwest line of Manor Way between Maple Avenue and Denton Drive. The amendment would modify zoning and development standards for this corridor property, affecting what can be built and how the site can be used. The proposal requires approval from the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Mar 26: Approved As Amended

Specific Use Permit for Drive-Through Restaurant at Maple and Hawthorne (Z234-279)

A drive-through restaurant is proposed on the south corner of Maple Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue within the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District. The project requires a Specific Use Permit for the General Retail zoned location.

Mar 20: Carried: 11 to 0

Mainul Khan Multifamily at John West Road (Z234-323)

Mainul Khan is seeking to rezone a property near John West Road from Community Retail District to Multifamily District, enabling development of multifamily housing. This zoning change would allow residential development on land currently designated for retail, affecting how the John West Road corridor develops.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

Vehicle Display and Service Specific Use Permit (Z245-125)

This matter seeks a Specific Use Permit for a vehicle display, sales and service facility within Planned Development District No. 366 on Buckner Boulevard. The proposed use would introduce automotive-focused commercial activity to the planned development area, requiring land use and zoning approval from the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Mar 20: Carried: 11 to 0

Niraj Puri Townhouses at North Hampton and Calypso (Z167-361)

Niraj Puri proposed rezoning the southeast corner of North Hampton Road and Calypso Street from Neighborhood Office to a Townhouse District and terminating deed restrictions on the property. The rezoning would change the area's character and determine what type of development could occur at this intersection.

Specific Use Permit at Simpson Stuart Road (Z234-334)

The property owner is seeking a Specific Use Permit to sell alcoholic beverages within a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet on the southeast corner of Simpson Stuart Road. The site is located in a Community Retail District with a Liquor Control Overlay, meaning alcohol sales require special approval from the city.

Specific Use Permit Renewal for Alcohol Sales (Z234-111)

A business seeks to continue selling alcoholic beverages at a small general merchandise or food store in a Light Industrial district. This renewal requires zoning approval to ensure the commercial use remains compatible with the surrounding industrial neighborhood.

Mar 26: Approved

Mesquite Tree Service Commercial Service District at Quietwood Drive (Z234-345)

Mesquite Tree Service, LLC applied to rezone a property on Quietwood Drive from Single Family residential zoning to Commercial Service District. The property, located between Interstate 20 and Kingsland Road, would allow commercial service businesses to operate where residential development was previously permitted.

Mixed-Use & Mini-Warehouse Development (Z234-277)

The proposal seeks to establish a mixed-use zoning district with a specific use permit for a mini-warehouse facility, while maintaining liquor control overlay protections for the area. This balances nonresidential development opportunities with safeguards for neighboring properties and community considerations.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

F-Residential Transition Subdistrict, South Dallas/Fair Park (Z245-103)

This zoning case seeks to reclassify property in the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District from single-family residential to an F-Residential Transition Subdistrict, which allows for mixed-density residential development. The change would permit residential transition uses on land currently restricted to single-family homes, affecting development patterns in the South Dallas/Fair Park area.

Mar 26: Deferred

Clay Academy PDD Amendment at Potters House Way (Z245-148)

Clay Academy, Inc. is proposing an amendment to the Planned Development District at the southwest corner of Potters House Way and Truth Drive, which would revise the project's site plan and development standards. The amendment adjusts the approved conceptual plan for the property.

Mar 26: Approved

Regional Retail to Mixed Use District (Z834-123)

The matter involves creating a Planned Development District to allow Mixed Use District uses on property currently zoned Regional Retail District, including the termination of existing deed restrictions limiting development. This zoning change would enable mixed-use development on a site currently restricted to retail, potentially transforming the corridor's character and allowing more diverse uses. The application was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and approved by City Council.

Mar 26: Approved

Bar and Dance Hall Specific Use Permit Renewal (Z234-329)

This matter involves the renewal of a Specific Use Permit for an establishment providing alcoholic beverages in a bar or lounge setting, combined with a dance hall use. The decision determines whether the establishment can continue operating these uses under the property's current zoning designation.

Mar 26: Deferred

MU-3 Mixed Use District at Dallas North Tollway (Z234-229)

This is a zoning request to establish an MU-3 Mixed Use District with volunteer deed restrictions on property currently zoned within Planned Development District No. 852 at the northeast and northwest corners of Dallas North Tollway. The mixed-use zoning would allow a wider range of development types while deed restrictions protect neighborhood character. The proposal was reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Mar 26: Approved

Commercial Amusement Specific Use Permit (Z234-315)

A Specific Use Permit would authorize an indoor commercial amusement facility to operate within Planned Development District No. 534. The permit requires approval to ensure compatibility with existing zoning regulations and the surrounding area.

Mar 26: Approved As Amended

Zachariah Manning Multifamily Zoning at Forest Lane (Z234-331)

An application to rezone property on Forest Lane from single-family to multifamily zoning, allowing for apartment or multi-unit residential development. The change would permit denser residential use in an area currently restricted to single-family homes, affecting the area's development potential and neighborhood character.

Service Station at South Cockrell Hill Road (Z234-224)

A service station is proposed for the east side of South Cockrell Hill Road, south of Corral Drive, which requires an amendment to Planned Development District No. 234 to permit this commercial use. The project would introduce vehicle traffic and typical service station operations to this corridor area.

Mar 26: Hearing Closed

Radio and Television Tower Specific Use Permit (Z234-287)

An application seeks to rezone agricultural property to Light Industrial to establish a Specific Use Permit for a radio, television, and microwave tower facility. The zoning change would allow for communications infrastructure on currently undeveloped land, affecting the area's land use character and compatibility with surrounding properties.

Mar 26: Approved

Townhouse District Zoning at Bonnie View Road (25-1026A)

Property bounded by Bonnie View Road, Southerland Avenue, and Arrow Road would be rezoned from Single Family and Industrial Research districts to allow a Townhouse District, with deed restrictions applied. This would enable townhouse development on the site while establishing covenants to address compatibility concerns with surrounding neighborhoods.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

Philip Lang Commercial Service District at Burbank Street (Z234-340)

Property on Burbank Street between Thurston and Denton Drive would be rezoned from Community Retail and Industrial Research districts to a Commercial Service District, permitting commercial service uses. This change affects the permitted activities and development character in the area. The applicant is Philip Lang of 2722 Burbank, LLC.

Mar 20: Carried: 12 to 0

Planned Development District at Grant Street (Z234-170)

A proposal to rezone a property from single-family (R-5(A)) to multifamily (MF-2(A)) residential use on the south side of Grant Street between Ridge Street and South Denley through a Planned Development District. This would allow higher-density residential development in an area currently zoned for single-family homes. City Council reviewed and decided on the application.

Mar 26: Approved

Multifamily Zoning at Grant and Front Streets (Z234-198)

A development application proposes to change zoning at the intersection of Grant and Front Streets from single-family residential to multifamily district uses. The proposal would allow apartment-style housing at this location, increasing residential density in the neighborhood.

Mar 26: Approved

Multifamily Planned Development at Grant and Denley (Z234-202)

The proposal seeks to rezone property at the southwest corner of Grant Street and South Denley Drive from single-family residential to allow multifamily uses through a Planned Development District. This would permit higher-density residential development on a site currently restricted to single-family homes, representing a change to the neighborhood's character and permitted land uses.

Mar 26: Approved

The Humphreys Mixed-Income Housing at Alpha Road (25-917A)

The Dallas Public Facility Corporation will develop The Humphreys, a 322-unit mixed-income housing complex at 5339 Alpha Road. This project expands affordable and mixed-income housing options in the city's corridor development. The corporation will partner with Ethos Property Development through a 75-year lease agreement.

Mar 26: Approved As An Individual Item

Mixed-Use Development at Preston and Belt Line (Z212-358)

A planned development district for mixed-use purposes was proposed at the southeast corner of Preston Road and Belt Line Road on property currently zoned for community retail. The change would allow the site to be developed with mixed-use district uses—combining retail, office, residential, or similar purposes—instead of remaining restricted to community retail.

Mar 26: Approved As Amended

Amar Daddy Only Inc. Deed Restriction Termination at Bruton Road (25-865A)

Amar Daddy Only, Inc. is seeking to terminate a deed restriction on property zoned Community Retail District on the south line of Bruton Road. Deed restrictions limit how property owners can use their land; removing one could unlock different development or commercial uses on this site. The application is before the City Plan Commission with representation from Diana Gomez of Build.

Century Communities Deed Restriction Amendment at Middlefield Road (25-867A)

Century Communities is seeking to amend deed restrictions on property zoned for single-family homes near Middlefield Road. The amendment would modify the development restrictions currently governing what can be built on the property.

Mainul Khan Multifamily Zoning at John West Road (25-860A)

Applicant Mainul Khan seeks to rezone property at the intersection of John West Road and La Prada Drive from Community Retail to Multifamily District zoning to enable residential development. The zoning change would shift the site from retail use to multifamily housing, affecting future development and the neighborhood character.

Full Funding for DART Transit (25-931A)

This matter addresses a resolution to support continued full funding of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system at the current one-percent sales tax level. DART provides essential public transportation throughout the Dallas region, and this funding level is critical for maintaining and expanding regional transit service.

Oak & Ellum Affordable Housing Acquisition (25-923A)

The Dallas Housing Finance Corporation is acquiring Oak & Ellum, an existing market-rate multifamily development at 2627 Live Oak Street, to convert it into affordable housing. This acquisition expands the city's affordable housing stock by adapting an existing building rather than requiring new construction.

Mar 26: Approved As An Individual Item

South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan (25-1011A)

The City is conducting an area planning process for the South Dallas Fair Park area to guide future development and land use. This plan will shape how the area develops and affects property owners and residents in South Dallas.

Mar 20: Carried: 12 to 0

North Cliff Conservation District Subarea II Zoning (Z189-127)

The city determined proper zoning designations for Subarea II within the North Cliff Conservation District. This zoning decision establishes permitted land uses and development standards for properties within the conservation area.

Mar 26: Approved As Amended

Full Funding Support for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (25-938A)

This resolution expresses the City of Dallas' support for maintaining Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) funding at the current one-percent sales tax level. Stable transit funding is essential for the region's mobility and economic development. The resolution carries no financial cost to the city.

Mar 26: Approved As Amended

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Funding Support (25-1101A)

A resolution seeks to express the City of Dallas' support for maintaining Dallas Area Rapid Transit funding at the current one-percent sales tax level. This sales tax provides critical funding for the region's public transit system and serves residents across the greater Dallas area.